Following the closing down of one of the Berardi family restaurants, the parking lot became the home of the food truck/trailer that has since been operating throughout Huron and Erie counties for five years.

When asked what she enjoyed about working the truck, Striker described “a laid back” atmosphere and dedicated customers.

“It’s so laid back here. Honestly, everyone is great,” she said. “We have amazing, amazing customers. They’re understanding that this (Berardi’s truck) isn’t ‘fast food’ and that it takes a little while to make.”

Referring to Berardi’s start at Cedar Point, Striker said being known for their “world famous” fries at the park introduced a lot of international fans.

“People from all over came to Cedar Point, they would eat Berardi’s (and) then go home. But they remembered how good it was and kept coming back; that's how we’re ‘world famous,’ you know? We’re all over the place,” she said with laugh.

Customers have come to Berardi’s from as far as Florida and Alaska.

“We have a customer (who) drives from Cleveland at least twice a week for Berardi’s,” Striker said.